Battery.....when is it time to replace?
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Laughing Gas
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Battery.....when is it time to replace?
I just noticed during the last month that when attempting to start my truck (turning the ignition key) it doesn't do anything for the first 2-3 attempts. I try again, it doesn't do anything. And then after a second or third third time it starts right up. All dash lights come on each time, but engine doesn't turn over until after 2-3 attempts.
The battery is from Costco and has a date sticker of 12/13.
So it is 2 yrs/3mos old.
I checked all battery connections and made sure everything was tight. I don't drive the truck daily, about once per week.
Does this sound like a batery going bad? Ir what else?
Getting ready to go on a trip towing my trailer and was concerned about the battery. I guess I can remove the batt and take it down to the parts house and have them check it. Will they do a load test? Does batt have to be 100% charged?
Thanks
The battery is from Costco and has a date sticker of 12/13.
So it is 2 yrs/3mos old.
I checked all battery connections and made sure everything was tight. I don't drive the truck daily, about once per week.
Does this sound like a batery going bad? Ir what else?
Getting ready to go on a trip towing my trailer and was concerned about the battery. I guess I can remove the batt and take it down to the parts house and have them check it. Will they do a load test? Does batt have to be 100% charged?
Thanks
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Yes they can do a load test but sounds to me like your starter solenoid is sticking while your there pick one up I think they're fairly cheap and takes all of 10 mins to replace while you already have the battery off
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Put a voltmeter on the battery terminals and have a friend try to start the truck.
A good battery should read about 12.5 V or more with no key in ignition and no lights on.
While cranking, the voltage should not drop below 12.2 V.
A good battery should read about 12.5 V or more with no key in ignition and no lights on.
While cranking, the voltage should not drop below 12.2 V.
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Laughing Gas
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Replaced the starter relay (on firewall) and all is good! The relay was the problem. Battery is fine.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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Solenoid/relay meh glad you got it fixed
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